Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
Jamiro Monteiro played 4 matches for Cape Verde: 3 as a starter and 1 off the bench.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group H | vs Spain 0-0 | Started, off on 79′ |
| Group H | vs Uruguay 2-2 | Started, off on 80′ |
| Group H | vs Saudi Arabia 0-0 | Started, played the full match |
| Round of 32 | vs Argentina 2-3 | Came on in the 67′ |
Biography
Jamiro Gregory Monteiro Alvarenga (Portuguese: [ʒɐ.ˈmi.ɾu ˈɡɾɛ.ɡɔ.ɾi mõ.ˈtej.ɾu al.vɐ.ˈɾẽ.ɡɐ]; born 23 November 1993), commonly known as Jamiro, is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Cape Verde national team.
Early life Monteiro was raised by his Cape Verde immigrant parents in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Monteiro played in the youth teams of Sparta Rotterdam, FC Dordrecht, Hansa Rostock, FC Anker Wismar and SC Cambuur. Often viewed as undersized, at age 20, Monteiro's footballing skills eventually landed him the opportunity to join the U21 system at FC Dordrecht. By 21, he eventually signed a contract with the U21 system at SC Cambuur with the intention of making the first team. His brother Ayoni Santos is also a professional footballer.
Cambuur Monteiro started his professional career with Cambuur, playing in Eredivisie, the highest level of professional football in the Netherlands. He made his debut on 19 September 2015, in a home match against FC Twente (0–0), coming on as a substitute for Jack Byrne in the 61st minute.
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